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Dr. Gennady Kolodenker is a Foot and Ankle Podiatry Surgical Specialist in Orange County.
The Subtalar joint is made up of 3 different parts. Anterior, Posterior and Middle.
The joint parts are called facets.
The Middle Facet of the STJ is the most common one to form a coalition.
A fibrous coalition means that there is a scar between the two bones where there should normally be normal cartilage.
An osseous coalition means that the two bones are stuck together by in-growth of bone.
Treatment depends on the patient age, pain level, and amount of arthritis.
Diagnosis starts with a physical exam and an X-ray. An MRI or a CT scan might also be needed.
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